Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
York1 Environmental Waste Solutions wants to build a major waste disposal and recycling facility in Dresden, Ontario. The project would expand an existing landfill to hold 1.62 million cubic metres of construction and demolition waste. A transfer...
Why This Matters: Live near Dresden? This facility could mean more truck traffic, noise, and potential odours in your community. On the flip side, it could create local jobs and provide a place for construction waste that might otherwise end up elsewhere. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to know how...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
The District of North Vancouver and Tsleil-Waututh Nation want to restore 1.3 km of eroding shoreline at Cates Park (Whey-ah-Wichen). The project would add 26,000 cubic metres of fill and rock to protect archaeological sites, habitat, and park...
Why This Matters: Live near Cates Park or visit it regularly? Construction will happen 24/7, including nights and weekends, for about two years. The project aims to protect the shoreline from climate change, but truck and barge deliveries could affect local traffic and noise levels.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Charlottetown Airport Authority (Federal)
The Charlottetown Airport is expanding its terminal building eastward. The project adds more space past security screening, including new food and drink options, better washrooms, more seating, additional gates, and larger queuing areas...
Why This Matters: Fly out of Charlottetown? You'll eventually see a bigger, more comfortable terminal. More gates could mean more flight options. The expanded food and seating areas should make waiting less painful.
Environmental Assessment
Transportation
Closed
Transport Canada (Federal)
Transport Canada asked whether security clearance requirements should expand to more port and marine facility workers across Canada. Right now, only certain roles need clearances. This consultation explored extending that to traditional occupations...
Why This Matters: Work at a port or know someone who does? New security clearance rules could affect who gets hired and how long it takes to start work. Background checks add time and paperwork. For workers with past criminal records, this could mean losing access to jobs they've held for years.
Regulations & Permits
Justice & Rights
Transportation
Closed
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (Federal)
Canada's banking regulator proposed updates to rules that determine how much cash banks must keep available. The changes would create new categories for deposits from non-bank financial companies and for products like structured notes. These...
Why This Matters: Ever worry about whether your bank has enough cash if everyone tried to withdraw at once? These rules are the safety net. They're highly technical, but they affect how stable your bank is during a financial crisis.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Closed
Natural Resources Canada (Federal)
Natural Resources Canada wants input on how to modernize the country's location data systems. Geospatial data powers everything from GPS navigation to disaster response. The government is asking how to improve data sharing, set better standards, and...
Why This Matters: Ever used Google Maps or checked a weather app? That's geospatial data at work. Better location data means faster emergency response when disasters hit. It helps cities plan transit routes and lets farmers track crop health. If you care about how governments and businesses use location information...
Policy & Studies
Natural Resources
Technology & Digital
Planned
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (Federal)
The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy wants to update cybersecurity requirements for Licensed Insolvency Trustees. These are the professionals who handle bankruptcies and consumer proposals. The consultation will look at guidelines, minimum...
Why This Matters: Ever filed for bankruptcy or a consumer proposal? Your financial records are handled by Licensed Insolvency Trustees. This consultation is about how they protect your sensitive data from hackers. If you've gone through insolvency, your personal financial information is in their systems.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve Nealta Miticide, a pesticide that kills spider mites on greenhouse flowers and ornamental plants. The active ingredient is cyflumetofen. This is a minor use expansion—the product already exists, but growers want to use...
Why This Matters: Work in a greenhouse? This gives you another tool against spider mites, which can devastate ornamental crops. Buy flowers or plants from Canadian greenhouses? The pesticides used on them affect what ends up in your home.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to set a maximum residue limit for quizalofop-ethyl, a herbicide used on crops. This limit determines how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food you buy. The agency is asking whether the proposed limit is safe enough.
Why This Matters: Eat vegetables or grains? This affects what's on your plate. Pesticide residue limits determine how much chemical can legally remain on food sold in Canada. Parents, anyone with food sensitivities, or people who just want to know what they're eating should pay attention.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to keep a herbicide called iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium available for corn farmers. It kills weeds after they sprout. The agency reviewed the science and says it's safe for people and the environment when used properly. They're...
Why This Matters: This one's mostly for corn farmers and agricultural suppliers. If you grow field corn, this herbicide helps control weeds after they've sprouted. The average Canadian won't notice this decision—but it does affect how food gets produced.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether to set a maximum residue limit for fluoxapiprolin, a fungicide used on crops. This limit determines how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food sold in Canada. The consultation has now closed.
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? Pesticide residue limits affect what's on your plate. These rules determine how much chemical residue is considered safe in your food. Parents and anyone concerned about food safety should pay attention.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is proposing new limits for how much metamitron pesticide residue can remain on food. Metamitron is used on crops like sugar beets. The agency wants to know if Canadians have concerns about the proposed limits before making them...
Why This Matters: Eat food? This affects you. Pesticide residue limits determine how much chemical can legally remain on your groceries. If you're concerned about what's in your food—especially for kids or pregnant women—this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether to set new limits on how much pyriofenone—a fungicide used on crops—can remain on food. These maximum residue limits determine what's considered safe for Canadians to eat. The consultation is now closed.
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? Pesticide residue limits affect what ends up on your plate. These rules set the legal threshold for how much fungicide can remain on food sold in Canada.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is proposing new limits for how much metaldehyde residue can remain on food. Metaldehyde is a pesticide used to kill slugs and snails on crops. The agency wants to know if the proposed safety limits are appropriate before making them...
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? This affects what's allowed on your food. Metaldehyde is commonly used on lettuce, strawberries, and other crops. The limits set here determine how much pesticide residue is considered safe for you and your family.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
Closed
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is deciding whether to approve two copper-based products that kill bacteria and yeast in paints and coatings. These preservatives would be added to products like paint to prevent spoilage in the can and mold growth on painted surfaces...
Why This Matters: Ever opened an old can of paint and found it spoiled or moldy? These preservatives could make paints last longer on the shelf and resist mold after application. If you're concerned about chemicals in household products, this decision affects what goes into paints you might use at home.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation wants to build a mixed-use development on reserve land in Prince Albert. Phase 1 covers roads, utilities, and clearing vegetation. Phase 2 adds 3-4 buildings with offices, retail, and rental housing.
Why This Matters: This is an Indigenous-led development bringing housing and commercial space to Prince Albert. If you live nearby, construction could affect traffic and the local landscape. It's also a chance to see First Nations economic development in action.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern